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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Morgandude11, post: 1508600, member: 37839&quot;]Yes, it has been that way for YEARS before TPGs, and the brilliant uncirculated coins sold by dealers became AU when it came time to sell them.&nbsp; Obviously, an experienced collector or for that matter, even a newbie, can call any coin whatever he or she wants.&nbsp; I can call my MS 63 a 68 if I want to, and vindicate that grade with my authority and experience.&nbsp; However, that doesn&#039;t convey any set numerical or statistically valid reference point for arms length value of a coin--it is just opinion--no disrespect intended, but opinion.&nbsp; It may well be good opinion, and based on years of experience.&nbsp; However, it is still far more subjective than a standardized system of grading and attribution.&nbsp; I remember the &quot;bad old days&quot; quite well, and abuses of grading, attribution and designation were chaotic and singularly based on opinion, with one-sided basis in fact--the fact of the person selling the coin saying &quot;it is a gem.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Try reselling the same coin, and all of a sudden, it is &quot;not bad, but has a rub here and there.&quot;&nbsp; Too subjective for my liking.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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